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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, a kettle, a mirror, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A modern living room with a green sofa, wooden chairs, a coffee table, a TV, and a wall clock.

A modern office with a desk, two chairs, a whiteboard, and a wall clock displaying multiple time zones.

A buffet with various food items and condiments.

1. Zeyn Hotel Istanbul

Sultanahmet, 0.3 km from Little Hagia Sophia

Vania

￥16,790

￥18,637 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

A hotel corridor with a red carpet, a glass elevator, and a door at the end.

A wooden wardrobe with multiple shelves, a built-in safe, and a black electronic device.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of greenery outside.

2. Hotel Lina Oldcity

Sultanahmet, 0.2 km from Little Hagia Sophia

Hesmaldin

￥16,130

￥18,080 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A sunset view from a balcony with a table, chairs, a coffee cup, and a potted plant.

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a seating area with sofas, a television, and a bookshelf.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, a mirror, and a view of the sea.

A luxurious lobby with a large TV screen, a fireplace, and elegant decor.

3. Ayasofya Hotel - Special Class

Sultanahmet, 0.2 km from Little Hagia Sophia

Faisal

￥14,805

￥16,565 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A row of classic European-style buildings with uniform facades, large windows, and balconies.

A buffet with various food items including fruits, desserts, and bread.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a large illuminated sign reading "MULA", and a glass door leading to an outdoor area.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, and a balcony with a city view.

4. Me by Mula

Sultanahmet, 0.3 km from Little Hagia Sophia

Tasnim

￥14,439

￥16,027 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A buffet with various food items and utensils.

A wooden gazebo with a table set for two, featuring a patterned tablecloth and a plate of fruit.

A cozy room with a stone wall, a wooden ceiling, a desk with a laptop, and a chair.

A street view at night with a hotel named "Hampton Hotel" on the left.

5. Acacia Mansion Hotel

Sultanahmet, 0.1 km from Little Hagia Sophia

Andrew

￥9,366

￥10,397 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A rooftop terrace with a dining area, potted plants, and a view of the city and sea.

The exterior of Recital Park Hotel with a prominent entrance, potted plants, and a well-lit facade.

A hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony, a wooden desk, a small bench, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a wooden wardrobe.

A buffet with various dishes and fruits.

6. Recital Park Hotel

Sultanahmet, 0.2 km from Little Hagia Sophia

Raphise

￥12,278

￥13,629 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking a cityscape during sunset.

A restaurant with a wooden interior, a long table, and a variety of dishes displayed on a counter.

A room with a large sofa, two coffee tables, a chandelier, and a wall with a large painting and shelves with decorative items.

A cozy lobby with a wooden bench, a coffee table with a framed book, and a bookshelf filled with books.

7. Saruhan Hotel

Sultanahmet, 0.2 km from Little Hagia Sophia

Maria

￥11,519

￥12,786 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a wall clock, and a painting.

A building with a row of potted plants along the sidewalk, a sign for 'Turna', and a truck parked on the street.

A balcony with a view of buildings and a mosque in the background.

A hallway with two wooden doors, each marked with a number. The floor is tiled, and the walls are painted white.

8. Turna Hotel

Sultanahmet, 0.1 km from Little Hagia Sophia

Olga

￥8,869

￥9,844 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A terrace with a table and chairs, overlooking a coastal view with buildings and a clear sky.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, two armchairs, a coffee table, a world map on the wall, framed certificates, and a clock.

A restaurant with a wooden ceiling, a large floral wall decoration, framed pictures on the walls, and leather chairs and tables.

A hotel bathroom with a wooden vanity, a mirror, a sink, and a shower area.

9. Sultanahmet Inn Hotel

Sultanahmet, 0.1 km from Little Hagia Sophia

Sandro

￥8,509

￥9,484 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A cityscape with historic buildings, including a prominent dome and minaret, overlooking a body of water.

A room with a view of a historic building with a dome and a tall minaret, through a window with a wooden frame and a metal railing.

A living room with a view of the sea, a round wooden table with a flower vase, a bookshelf, and a TV.

A balcony with a view of the sea, a potted plant, and a wooden table.

10. Ada Hotel Istanbul

Sultanahmet, 0.2 km from Little Hagia Sophia

Fazia Mozmeen

￥12,671

￥14,065 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

An indoor patio with white metal chairs and tables, brick arches, and green plants.

A hotel room with a large bed, a small table, and a chair. There are windows with a view of greenery.

A multi-story hotel with a pink facade, large windows, and a visible entrance with steps.

A reception desk with a marble wall and the name "SARATOGA HOTEL" above it. There are framed certificates on the wall and a statue on the desk.

11. Saratoga Hotel Sultanahmet

Sultanahmet, 0.2 km from Little Hagia Sophia

Sathnarine

￥14,570

￥16,173 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A living room with a red armchair, a grey sofa, a glass coffee table, and a large mirror on the wall.

A breakfast buffet with various food items and a view of the city.

A modern kitchen with a large island, built-in oven, and a flat-screen TV. There are multiple seating areas with tables and chairs.

12. Four Doors Hotel

Sultanahmet, 0.3 km from Little Hagia Sophia

Ejaz

￥7,146

￥7,932 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, and a view of the sea.

A hallway with cream-colored doors, marble flooring, and recessed ceiling lights.

A spacious living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a television. There are multiple chairs and a cabinet with decorative items.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and potted plants.

13. Hotel Saba

Sultanahmet, 0.3 km from Little Hagia Sophia

Artur

￥11,015

￥12,227 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A building entrance with a wooden door, a sign with Arabic script, and potted plants.

A street view of a residential area with parked cars and a building with balconies.

A room with a chandelier, a desk with a computer, a chair, a bookshelf, and a painting on the wall.

14. Sultans Royal Hotel

Sultanahmet, 0.2 km from Little Hagia Sophia

C. Williams

￥12,657

￥14,050 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern dining area with a wooden table, black chairs, and a decorative plate.

A modern living room with a blue hue, featuring a sofa set, a coffee table, and a kitchen area with a laptop and a phone.

A wooden desk with a mirror, a vase with lavender, a coffee maker, and a small decorative item.

15. Golden Saray Apart

Sultanahmet, 0.3 km from Little Hagia Sophia

Daniel

￥7,920

￥8,791 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A balcony with wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a cityscape and the sea.

A hotel hallway with a checkered floor, a staircase with ornate railings, and a large framed painting on the wall.

A gym with various exercise equipment, mirrors, and a television.

A hotel dining area with multiple tables, chairs, and a chandelier.

16. GLK PREMIER The Home Suites & Spa - Boutique Class

Sultanahmet, 0.1 km from Little Hagia Sophia

Denise

￥17,685

￥19,631 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a vanity with a mirror, a chair, and a small round table with a lamp.

A multi-story building with a grey facade, white window frames, and a balcony on the upper floor.

A modern living room with a sofa set, a dining table with chairs, a coffee table, a TV, and a 'WELCOME' sign on the wall.

A building with a stone facade, a wooden window, and a staircase leading to an entrance.

17. Emirhan Guest House & Suites

Sultanahmet, 0.2 km from Little Hagia Sophia

David

￥10,367

￥11,508 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A wooden hotel with a traditional design, featuring a large wooden door with intricate carvings, a small outdoor seating area, and a cobblestone street in the background.

A dining area with wooden furniture, a blue sofa, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A wooden cabin room with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, a television, and a window with curtains.

A wooden staircase leading to a landing with a framed picture on the wall.

18. Wonder Wood Hotel

Sultanahmet, 0.3 km from Little Hagia Sophia

Brooklyn

￥7,033

￥7,806 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, a desk with a lamp, and a mirror.

A historic building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent minaret in the background.

A lobby with a central seating area, a chandelier, and a stone wall feature.

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk, a staircase, and a large chandelier.

19. Eresin Hotels Sultanahmet - Boutique Class

Sultanahmet, 0.2 km from Little Hagia Sophia

Hafez

￥15,293

￥17,183 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a glass table, and potted plants.

A modern interior with a reception desk, wooden seating, and a stone accent wall.

A buffet with various food items and serving dishes.

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a table, and a balcony with a view.

20. Artefes Hotel Old City & Spa

Sultanahmet, 0.3 km from Little Hagia Sophia

Muhammad

￥10,704

￥11,881 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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Top Little Hagia Sophia Hotel Reviews

Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant

10/10 Excellent

"This was a great hotel in a great location in old town. The hotel was very clean and the staff were very friendly and very accommodating and always willing to help with great restaurant recommendations or planning day trips. The restaurant in the hotel had tasty Turkish street food options. The breakfast was in the hotel was good. The hotel is in a great location within walking distance to all the major attractions. The hotel description and write up was accurate. We would definitely stay here again."

Recital Park Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was well maintained. The staff is super friendly and helpful. It was nice talking to them daily! The location is ideal as is it walking distance to the major sights. Easily connected to tram service for further away locations."

Seven Hills Palace & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Great room, super location, and incredible helpful staff."

Erguvan Hotel - Special Class

10/10 Excellent

"It’s was great stay with family blue mosque is on walking distance public transportation available. Room was clean breakfast was good."

Emerald Mansion Hotel – Special Class

8/10 Good

"Excellent location. Very helpful staff. Adequate Breakfast. Central location, walkable every where."

Hotel Amira Istanbul

8/10 Good

"Helpful and friendly staff. My room did not connected to elevator floor, the staff helped us bring up luggage. Breakfast was a Ok, and it was free. Room’s bath room needed to be update, there was black stains around Edges of bath tub. But it has very good and full enclosed shower inside the tube, no water splashing out."

Four Doors Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was really helpful property was nice neat and clean"

GLK PREMIER Sea Mansion Suites & Spa - Special Class

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location, great staff and good facilities. Airport shuttle worked well. All in all excellent hotel."

Basileus Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"My room was perfect, nice, quiet and clean. The staff was very helpful in giving me advice on navigating the city. The breakfast was good, lots of choices. I liked the location of the hotel, close to the area around the Blue Mosque but also close to the water. I would gladly stay here again"

Other attractions near Little Hagia Sophia

A historic building with domes and minarets, surrounded by trees and a fountain.

Sultanahmet Square

9.2/10 (18,258 reviews)

Find out about the history of Sultanahmet Square, one of the top monuments in Istanbul. Add the area's notable monuments or stunning cathedral to your travel plans.

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A historic building with ornate architecture, large windows, and a prominent blue cross.

Turkish and Islamic Art Museum

9.2/10 (54 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Turkish and Islamic Art Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Istanbul. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art scene.

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Cardakli Bath

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

Find out about the history of Istanbul when you take a trip to Cardakli Bath. Experience the area's acclaimed art scene and fascinating museums.

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Sokollu Mehmet Pasha Mosque

9.4/10 (13 reviews)

Sokollu Mehmet Pasha Mosque is just one of the places to see in Istanbul, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the seaside or visit the notable monuments in the area.

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Marmara University Republican Museum

You can study the exhibits at Marmara University Republican Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Istanbul. Experience the area's acclaimed art scene and fascinating museums.

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Walled Obelisk

8.8/10 (14 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Istanbul when you stop by Walled Obelisk. Discover the area's fascinating museums and stunning cathedral.

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Esma Sultan Fountain

After visiting Esma Sultan Fountain, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Istanbul. Visit the area's shops or amble around its seaside.

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Serpent Column

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

Find out about the history of Istanbul when you spend time at Serpent Column. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its fascinating museums.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Little Hagia Sophia?

Little Hagia Sophia is located in a historic area of Istanbul known for its beautiful ocean views and stunning cathedral. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 1369 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Little Hagia Sophia?

Adjacent to Little Hagia Sophia, Hotel Arcadia Blue Istanbul is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good choices within a short distance include Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class and Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Little Hagia Sophia?

Expedia has 1369 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Little Hagia Sophia.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Little Hagia Sophia, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Little Hagia Sophia.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Little Hagia Sophia?

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What can I see and do near Little Hagia Sophia?

You'll want to browse the collections at Hagia Sophia, Turkish and Islamic Art Museum, and Topkapi Palace. Sights like Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Square, and Galata Tower are must-sees while exploring the area. You can check out the local talent at Cemil Topuzlu Open Air Theatre, Galata Whirling Dervish Hall, and Baris Manco Kultur Merkezi.

How can I get to Little Hagia Sophia?

With so many ways to get around, exploring the area around Little Hagia Sophia is simple. Metro stations nearby include Sultanahmet Station and Cemberlitas Station. If you're taking a train to the area, Istanbul Cankurtaran Station is the closest station to Sultanahmet.

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Our top choices for Little Hagia Sophia hotels

1. Zeyn Hotel Istanbul

2. Hotel Lina Oldcity

3. Ayasofya Hotel - Special Class

4. Me by Mula

5. Acacia Mansion Hotel

6. Recital Park Hotel

7. Saruhan Hotel

8. Turna Hotel

9. Sultanahmet Inn Hotel

10. Ada Hotel Istanbul

11. Saratoga Hotel Sultanahmet

12. Four Doors Hotel

13. Hotel Saba

14. Sultans Royal Hotel

15. Golden Saray Apart

16. GLK PREMIER The Home Suites & Spa - Boutique Class

17. Emirhan Guest House & Suites

18. Wonder Wood Hotel

19. Eresin Hotels Sultanahmet - Boutique Class

20. Artefes Hotel Old City & Spa

Top Little Hagia Sophia Hotel Reviews

Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant

Recital Park Hotel

Seven Hills Palace & Spa

Erguvan Hotel - Special Class

Emerald Mansion Hotel – Special Class

Hotel Amira Istanbul

Four Doors Hotel

GLK PREMIER Sea Mansion Suites & Spa - Special Class

Basileus Hotel

Other attractions near Little Hagia Sophia

Sultanahmet Square

Turkish and Islamic Art Museum

Cardakli Bath

Sokollu Mehmet Pasha Mosque

Marmara University Republican Museum

Walled Obelisk

Esma Sultan Fountain

Serpent Column

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